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| 1985 | Commissioner Peter Ueberroth clarifies that Seattle is in self-imposed jeopardy of losing the Mariners, citing that the team is not required to stay in its present location if they are not wanted for the long term. The Commissioner refers to the King County Council's attempt to modify an agreement made with owner George Argyros concerning the team's ability to exercise an 'escape clause' after the 1987 season, based on attendance. |
| 1995 |
In a one-game playoff for the American League West title, Mariners' southpaw Randy Johnson throws a three-hitter and beats the Angels, 9-1. The 'Big Unit' finishes the shortened season of 145 games with an 18-2 record to establish a new AL mark for a winning percentage of .900, surpassing the record set of .893 by Ron Guidry in 1978.
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